Tag: refugee

Government’s new plan for R100 billion BEE fund

The ANC’s largest partner in the Government of National Unity, the Democratic Alliance, has said it would “not support this madness”. Toby Chance, the Democratic Alliance’s spokesman on trade, said, “This fund could very easily become a bottomless pit for taxpayers’ money, with little to no oversight or meaningful outcomes.” “Not only does the DA […]

Your tax refund could be $1,000 higher in 2026. Here’s why.

Federal tax refunds often represent a family’s single largest check of the year, and next year’s refunds could be even bigger, with the average payment set to increase by about $1,000 per filer, according to a recent analysis from financial services company Piper Sandler.  That could boost the typical refund check to roughly $4,151 per […]

MELANIA | Official Trailer

Offering unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration, through the eyes of the First Lady-elect herself, step inside Melania Trump’s world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition, and reenters public life with her family. With exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, […]

Taxpayers to shell out R4 billion for VIP blue light brigades

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia revealed that his department plans to spend over R4 billion on VIP and static protection in the 2026/27 financial year.  This money will be spent on the Protection and Security Services (PSS) and Presidential Protection Services (PPS) capabilities for the President, ministers, deputies, and international dignitaries. The R4.06 billion projected […]

One South African state-owned company is so broken that it cannot pay salaries

Two divisions of South Africa’s once-great state-owned arms manufacturer, Denel, have reportedly informed employees that they would not receive their salaries this month. Trade union Solidarity says there have been reports that employees of Denel PMP and Denel Dynamics were informed that they would not be paid this month. Solidarity said the situation is unacceptable […]